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THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE – THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD FOLLOW-ON CONTRACT TO REED ELSEVIER/LEXISNEXIS TO PROVIDE ONLINE

LEGAL SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES.

The Department of Defense (DoD), Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate, (WHS/AD) intends to award a sole source contract under the statutory authority permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition, the Test Program for Commercial Items (Section 4202 “Application of Simplified Procedures to Certain Commercial Items” of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996), as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation, FAR 13.501 “Special Documentation Requirements.” WHS/AD intends to issue a follow-on contract to Reed Elsevier / LexisNexis, 9393 Springboro Pike, Miamisburg, OH 45342-4425, in an effort entitled Legal Online Subscription. The anticipated period of performance will be for 12-months with the four option periods pursuant to FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. We anticipate awarding a contract to Reed Elsevier/Lexis Nexis to provide United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (USCAAF) judges and attorneys continue to need timely, authoritative, and reliable information to accurately research, analyze, and interpret the statutes and regulations that govern the decisions of the cases before USCAAF. The follow on contract is necessary to continue the best legal coverage on legal issues and, thereby, be able to fulfill the Court's vital mission in providing equal justice to court-martialed service members. The Government anticipates a firm fixed price contract.

This notice of intent is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this requirement via email in Microsoft Word format with a file size less than 5MB to: Janice T. Johnson, Contract Specialist, via EMAIL: janice.t.johnson5.civ@mail.mil Subject Line: NOI- HQ003416T0019;

Response Date: NO later than 4:00 pm Eastern on Wednesday December 16, 2015.

All information submitted should support the offeror’s capability to provide the services required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror’s bona fide capability to provide these services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. The Government reserves the right to cancel the Sole Source Award. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541519 Other Other Computer Related Services, Small Business Size Standard $27,500,000.00 annual sales.

mailto:janice.t.johnson5.civ@mail.mil